Driving > Disco

According to a report on ESPN.com, John Smoltz, who was trying to revitalize his career, following Tommy John surgery, with the Boston Red Sox has recently been designated to their Minor League system, in order to transition into a relief pitcher.

He has apparently rejected the designation, meaning the Sox can either trade him, or sever ties with him completely.

The part of this story that I found interesting, was the nugget about the club wanting Smoltz to "restructure a clause in his contract that allows him to make $35,000 for each day he is on the major league roster, above and beyond his base salary." I wish I had to argue with my employer over things like whether or not I could keep my +$35,000 a day contract bonus...